Bitterleaf â One of many leafy green Nigerian vegetables used for both culinary and medicinal applications, bitterleaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is, as the name suggests, bitter tasting. The personal characteristics of the farmers were identified, use of indigenous vegetables and fruits ascertained and contribution to poverty reduction determined. "Rural women in Nigeria generally lack the resources to purchase high value food items (eggs, meat and milk), and instead gather indigenous vegetables, leaves and fruits from the wild to feed their families. African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables are very rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Abstract. In a paper presented on underutilised vegetables project in Nigeria during the Research to Feed Africa Symposium in Naivasha, Kenya, last month (23-27 June), the researchers note that research ⦠The purpose of this article is to review information available in scientific literature on the antioxidant, ⦠These crops are also part of the regionâs cultural heritage, hence their current consumption by many rural villagers is widespread. indigenous types of vegetables for different reasons (Mensah et al., 2008). Indigenous vegetables grown by rural farmers in Africa have the potential to improve food security, nutrition and incomes on the continent, researchers in Nigeria say.In a ⦠[NAIVASHA, KENYA] Indigenous vegetables grown by rural farmers in Africa have the potential to improve food security, nutrition and incomes on the continent, researchers in Nigeria say. vegetables are known to be integral parts of various region of Nigeria, an insignificant proportion of our indigenous vegetable species are cultivated, most of them remain as wild species (Dentox and Ojeifo, 1993). The ethno-medicinal and conservation status of indigenous vegetables in Akinyele Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Nigeria were examined with a ⦠Nigeria is endowed with varieties of indigenous vegetables which are not only known for their rich food nutrient content but also, as health promoting foods. Indigenous vegetables are reported to be tolerant to harsh environmental conditions and adapted to local conditions. There have been allegations of immunity boosting of individuals with infections, particularly HIV infection, through consumption of different indigenous vegetables such as ⦠This study examines the contribution of indigenous vegetables and fruits to poverty alleviation in south Oyo State, Nigeria. Among which is Trichosanthes cucumerina, Solanum macrocarpon, Amaranthus virides, and Crassocephalum crepidoides. Approximately half of the leafy vegetables consumed in most Nigeria diets are from indigenous sources and they constituent significantly micronutrients (Lockett et al., 2000; Grivetti and Ogle, 2000). Vitamin A, iron, iodine and zinc. UNDERUTILIZED INDIGENOUS VEGETABLE (UIV) IN NIGERIA: A RICH SOURCE OF NUTRIENT AND ANTIOXIDANTS- A REVIEW Grow this Nigerian native in full sun and well-draining soil. Sixteen indigenous vegetables were consumed by between 33% and 92.5% while 15 indigenous fruits were consumed by 32.3% to 81.5% when in season ⦠The aim is to catalogue the local names and production practice as a For many years, the vegetable crops that have enjoyed much attention are the exotic ones (these include Fluted pumpkin â Also known a Ugu, this indigenous vine is a member of the cucurbit family. Indigenous vegetables are often highly ⦠However, the indigenous vegetables that contribute to rural and urban peopleâs diets in Nigeria, especially Ndokwa communities of Delta, have yet to be catalogued in a referenceable format.